DMC 919 Red-Copper
DMC 919 Red-Copper is a dark, vivid orange with the screen hex #a64510. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 1004 Apricot Very Dark at ΔE 3.2 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2303 Golden Brown Medium at ΔE 5.1 (close).
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DMC 919 Red-Copper
#a64510 · RGB 166, 69, 16
Closest to DMC 919 in other brands
- Anchor 1004 Apricot Very Dark ΔE 3.2 close
- Madeira 2303 Golden Brown Medium ΔE 5.1 close
- Perler Rust ΔE 11.4 loose
- Hama 04 Orange ΔE 9.0 similar
- Artkal S S41 Copper ΔE 7.1 similar
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 9.9 similar
DMC 919 color values
| Code | 919 |
|---|---|
| Name | Red-Copper |
| Hex (screen) | #a64510 |
| RGB | 166, 69, 16 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 41.8, a* 37.5, b* 47.5 |
| HSL | 21°, 82 %, 36 % |
| Color family | Orange, 21 of 21 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 41.8) |
| DMC color card | row 15-10 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1004 Apricot Very Dark, ΔE 3.2 |
DMC 919 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 919: the best is Anchor 1004 at ΔE 3.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1004 | Apricot Very Dark | 3.2 | close |
| Anchor | 370 | Spice Medium Dark | 3.5 | close |
| Anchor | 1049 | Cinnamon | 3.7 | close |
| Madeira | 2303 | Golden Brown Medium | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 2306 | Mahogany Light | 6.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 2010 | Tan Medium | 7.4 | similar |
| Perler | Rust | code 80-19020 | 11.4 | loose |
| Perler | Light Brown | code 80-19021 | 13.2 | loose |
| Hama | 04 | Orange | 9.0 | similar |
| Hama | 20 | Reddish Brown | 9.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | S41 | Copper | 7.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S57 | Buccaneer | 9.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N05 | Caramel | 9.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 14.9 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 919
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 919; the nearest, DMC 920 Copper Medium, sits at ΔE 5.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 920 | Copper Medium | #ac5414 | 5.1 | a little lighter |
| 400 | Mahogany Dark | #8f430f | 5.1 | a little darker and more muted |
| 975 | Golden Brown Dark | #914f12 | 7.3 | more muted |
| 301 | Mahogany Medium | #b35f2b | 7.9 | lighter and more muted |
| 918 | Red-Copper Dark | #82340a | 8.5 | darker and more muted |
| 434 | Brown Light | #985e33 | 8.9 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 433 | Brown Medium | #7a451f | 10.2 | darker and more muted |
| 355 | Terra Cotta Dark | #984436 | 10.4 | a little darker and more muted |
Shading DMC 919: lighter and darker orange steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the DMC orange family, L* from 53 to 42.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 921 | Copper | 52.7 |
| 3 lighter | 900 | Burnt Orange Dark | 52.5 |
| 2 lighter | 301 | Mahogany Medium | 49.4 |
| 1 lighter | 920 | Copper Medium | 45.9 |
| this color | 919 | Red-Copper | 41.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 919
One strand each of DMC 900 and DMC 801 models at ΔE 1.6, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 920, ΔE 5.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 919 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 900 Burnt Orange Dark + 1 × DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark | #a64a12 | 1.6 |
| 1 × DMC 900 Burnt Orange Dark + 1 × DMC 300 Mahogany Very Dark | #a94704 | 2.0 |
| 1 × DMC 817 Coral Red Very Dark + 1 × DMC 780 Topaz Ultra Very Dark | #a9471d | 2.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 919
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #a64510; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 919
Substituting DMC 919 takes care: Anchor 1004 is a little darker (ΔE 3.2), and Madeira 2303 is darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 5.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 919 is number 21 of 21 in the DMC orange family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; DMC 920 Copper Medium is the next one up. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 919 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.0:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Rust (ΔE 11.4), Hama 04 Orange (ΔE 9.0) and Artkal S S41 Copper (ΔE 7.1); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 919?
Anchor 1004 Apricot Very Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 919 Red-Copper (ΔE 3.2, close). Runners-up: Anchor 370 (ΔE 3.5) and Anchor 1049 (ΔE 3.7).
What color is DMC 919?
DMC 919 Red-Copper is a dark, vivid orange in the orange family: hex #a64510, RGB 166, 69, 16, L* 41.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 919?
Inside DMC, DMC 920 Copper Medium is nearest (ΔE 5.1). From other brands, Anchor 1004 (ΔE 3.2) or Madeira 2303 (ΔE 5.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 900 and DMC 801 models at ΔE 1.6.
What is DMC 919 in Perler beads?
Perler Rust (#995043) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.4 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 04 Orange (ΔE 9.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 919?
Madeira 2303 Golden Brown Medium at ΔE 5.1 (close), then Madeira 2306 at ΔE 6.3.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 434 Brown Light ΔE 8.9
DMC 919 in other brands
- Perler Rust ΔE 11.4
- Hama 04 Orange ΔE 9.0
- Artkal S S41 Copper ΔE 7.1
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 9.9